Special Instructor, Welding - Randolph Career Technical Center

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District seeks a Special Instructor, Welding at Randolph Career Technical Center to assist the Day Trade Teacher with in-class instruction and to help implement core instructional practices for students. Salary ranges from $42,883 to $46,373 annually, with benefits. This position is in-person and reports to the Principal.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and related vocational experience, plus strong technical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Two (2) years or 4000 hours of related work experience in the vocational content of the teaching assignment.
• Ability to work with high school-aged youth on foundations in the vocational content.
• Strong technical aptitude and entry-level problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading and comprehension of terms related to the vocational content.
• Instruct students in the vocational content area.
• Work with students individually on safety rules for printing hardware.
• Review material with students prior to assessments.
• Maintain classroom discipline and follow school policies.
• Support the Day Trade Teacher with attendance and grades.
• Present subject matter using lectures, small groups, and demonstrations.
• Pursue professional development and training.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Printing hardware

Job description

Job Title

Special Instructor, Welding

Location

Randolph Career Technical Center

Salary

$42,883-$46,373 annually

Reports to

Principal

Bargaining Unit

DFT

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Not eligible for telecommuting.

In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

The Special Instructor assists the Day Trade Teacher with instructional tasks assigned to individual students or small groups of students in-classroom. The Special Instructor observes student performance and assist in the implementation of appropriate instructional activities planned by the Day Trade Teacher. The Special Instructor assistance enables teachers¿ capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual students or small groups of students.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Two (2) years or 4000 hours of related work experience in the vocational content of the teaching assignment.
• Candidate must be able to work with high school aged youth on foundations in the vocational content of the teaching assignment.
• Entry-level problem-solving skills are a must, with strong technical aptitude.

Essential Functions

• Assist students with the reading and comprehension of terms/technical language associated with the vocational content field.
• Adheres to school policies and procedures, and the direction of and response to administrative supervision.
• Instructs students in the area of the vocational content field.
• Works individually with students in learning safety rules and regulations while using printing hardware.
• Reviews material with students prior to assessments.
• Enforces classroom policies and maintains discipline through effective classroom management techniques.
• Supports Day Trade Teacher in daily record‑keeping of attendance and grades.
• Presents subject matter to students in a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, small-groups and demonstrations.
• Seeks out and participates in professional development and training.
• Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.